Orderly book, 1775-1776.

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Orderly book, 1775-1776.

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Orderly book kept by Lt. John Waller, adjutant of the 1st Battalion, British Marines before and after the Battle of Bunker Hill and during the siege of Boston, 25 Mar. 1775 - 26 Jan. 1776. Orders concern promotions, alarm procedures, formation of Tory companies, winter patrols, fortification improvements, deployment of troops, courts-martials, and duty assignments. Orders mention Thomas Gage, Hugh Percy, Francis Smith, and John Pitcairn.

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Waller, John, Lieutenant.

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Great Britain. Royal Marines

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Pitcairn, John, 1722-1775.

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Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787

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Thomas Gage, British military officer and last royal governor of Mass., was commander-in-chief in North America, 1763-1773. From the description of Letters : New York, to Sir Wm. Johnson, 1766-1771. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 37737851 From the description of Letter : New York, to Honorable Lt. Governor Penn, 1766 July 2. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 37737693 From the description of Letter : Montreal, to Monsr. L'anglade, 1763 July 17. (Newber...

Smith, Francis, 1723-1791

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Percy, Hugh, 1742-1817.

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